Middle East

Cost of Burial Plots Soars

Skyrocketing price of final resting place is a grave matter for Damascenes. By Hani Mawed (SB No. 96, 12-Mar-10)

13 Mar 10

Visa move aimed at improving relations at a human level but obstacles remain.

12 Mar 10

Leaders see themselves as a righteous minority - granting them the right to govern, according to their Shia beliefs.

11 Mar 10

Analysts, politicians concerned over security and power-sharing after parliamentary vote.

11 Mar 10

Sunni militant leader said to lack popular support because of insecurity caused by attacks in Iran’s southeast.

10 Mar 10

Some students and educators from public sector worried about standards in new institutions.

10 Mar 10

Following recognition by Moscow, Abkhaz leadership to seek full international acceptance.

9 Mar 10

Residents of volatile city fear poll turnout will be affected after bloody attacks.

8 Mar 10

Founder of first all-female party wants to press for more women legislators.

8 Mar 10

In unstable regions, many candidates fear they will lose out to rivals with better protection.

8 Mar 10

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